Terrace public meetings in 2021
16 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of the Whole - Development Services
The Committee of the Whole is considering three development-related items: a development permit for a new Tim Hortons restaurant at 4603 Keith Ave, a temporary use permit for Monster Industries at 5412 and 5414 Highway 16, and related OCP and zoning bylaw amendments for 5414 Highway 16. Staff recommend approval of all three, with conditions including a $5,000 security deposit for the Tim Hortons permit and a $10,000 deposit for the temporary use permit.
- Development Permit No. 16-2021 for new Tim Hortons at 4603 Keith Ave, with $5,000 security deposit
- Temporary Use Permit No. 07-2021 for Monster Industries light industrial use until Dec 31, 2022, with $10,000 security deposit
- OCP and Zoning Bylaw amendments to rezone 5414 Highway 16 to M1-Light Industrial
- Conditions for Monster Industries include road dedication and construction by March 31, 2022
- Public notice for TUP published in Terrace Standard on Dec 9, 2021
Regular Council
Terrace Council will hold a regular meeting on December 13, 2021, with a closed session at 7:00 PM for property and legal matters. The public portion includes a delegation from the BC SPCA on rodenticide use, adoption of the Development Cost Charges Bylaw, and first readings for several financial and zoning bylaws. The agenda is largely procedural, with multiple reports and bylaw readings.
- Adoption of Development Cost Charges Bylaw (ADP-02-2111)
- First, second, and third readings of Water and Sewer Capital Reserve Fund Bylaws
- First, second, and third readings of 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw
- Highway naming for Nash Drive and Dediluke Place (ADP-02-2121)
- OCP and zoning amendments for 5414 Highway 16 West
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Personnel and Administration
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the results of the 2022 Budget Consultation Survey, which received 34 responses, and considering the 2022-2026 Financial Plan objectives and draft operating and capital budgets for the general fund, sewer, and water funds. The survey feedback includes concerns about RCMP costs, requests for better snow removal, and questions about water quality. Council will use this input before adopting the final 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw.
- 2022 Budget Consultation Survey: 34 responses, 73% satisfied with budget document
- Survey themes: attract more industry, concerns over RCMP costs, snow removal requests
- 2022-2026 Financial Plan Objectives and Policies memo
- 2022-2026 Draft General Fund Operating and Capital Budgets memo
- 2022 Draft Sewer and Water Fund Operating and Capital Budgets memo
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the City's current list of council liaison appointments to community organizations and committees. Council will provide direction on any changes, with final 2022 appointments scheduled for the December 13, 2021 regular Council meeting. The agenda contains one item and is otherwise procedural.
- Review of 2021 Appointments by Council Resolution
- Select Committees: Housing Committee, Social Issues Advocacy Committee
- Strategic Committees include Terrace Public Library, Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, Kermodei Tourism Society
- Community liaisons include Greater Terrace Beautification Society, Terrace Downtown Improvement Area
- No financial implications associated with the report
Regular Council
At this regular meeting, Council will hear a delegation from the North West Loggers Association requesting a letter of support to lobby the Provincial Government for a more balanced process regarding old growth deferrals. The agenda also includes reports on a canopy structure and road improvements on Lakelse Avenue, a curbside collection truck purchase and yard waste engagement, and other routine items.
- Delegation from North West Loggers Association requesting letter of support on old growth deferrals
- Director of Development Services report on Lakelse Avenue 4600 block canopy structure and future road reconstruction
- Public Works Manager report on purchase of a curbside collection truck and public engagement on yard waste collection
- October 2021 Building Synopsis report
- Housing Committee minutes from September 28, 2021
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the draft 2022-2024 Economic Development Strategic Plan, which outlines goals and actions to guide the city's economic development efforts over the next three years. The plan focuses on optimizing investment readiness, improving Terrace's role as an economic and cultural hub, and increasing the industrial tax base. Council will decide whether to approve the plan and direct staff to implement it.
- Approval of the 2022-2024 Economic Development Strategic Plan
- Plan includes three goals: optimize investment readiness, improve economic and cultural hub position, increase industrial tax base
- Target sectors include forestry, mining, value-added gas, freight and transportation, manufacturing, and resource processing
- Actions include developing a Business Retention and Expansion program and investigating development incentives for the Skeena Industrial Development Park
- No financial implications associated with the report
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive a verbal business update from Rio Tinto. The agenda contains only this single substantive item, followed by adjournment, so no decisions or proposals are listed.
- Rio Tinto Business Update (verbal)
Housing Committee
The Housing Committee is meeting to review the Greater Terrace Housing Needs Report 2020, discuss Sonder House modular supportive housing resident outcomes, and respond to a letter from Minister David Eby. They will also select a chair and vice chair for the 2021-2023 term and discuss housing project updates, including the M'akola Housing project on Lazelle Avenue.
- Review of Greater Terrace Housing Needs Report 2020
- Discussion of Sonder House modular supportive housing resident outcomes (BCH report Oct 2021)
- Response to Minister David Eby's letter on housing topics raised at UBCM
- Housing project updates, including M'akola Housing's 46-unit Indigenous Housing Project on Lazelle Avenue
- Seniors housing concerns correspondence
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive a verbal update on the Eco-options Energy Cooperative project. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda; the only substantive item is this update, followed by adjournment.
- Verbal update on Eco-options Energy Cooperative project
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to hear a verbal presentation from BC Transit on the Transit Future Service Plan. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with no other decisions or discussions listed.
- Verbal presentation by BC Transit on Transit Future Service Plan
Regular Council
This is the agenda for the November 8, 2021 Regular Council meeting. Council will hear delegations from the Skeena Ultramarathon and BCNET, consider several special reports, and give first, second, and third reading to the Business Improvement Area Bylaw for 2022-2026. The meeting begins with a closed in-camera session to discuss personnel matters.
- First, second, and third reading of City of Terrace Business Improvement Area Bylaw, Project No. ADP-02-2117
- Special report on Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Outfall Repairs
- Special report on Terrace Community Forest 2021 Profit Distribution
- Special report on Business Improvement Area Bylaw for 2022-2026 (Terrace Downtown Improvement Area Society)
- Delegation from Skeena Ultramarathon requesting letter of support
Committee of the Whole - Development Services
The Committee of the Whole is considering a development variance permit for 3904 Marshall Street to allow a larger accessory building (garage with a secondary suite) than zoning normally permits. The applicant requests increases in the maximum accessory building footprint and gross floor area. Staff recommend approval, noting the applicant will reduce an existing shed and remove a coverall structure. No public responses to the notice have been received.
- Variance to increase accessory building footprint from 55 m² to 67.2 m²
- Variance to increase accessory building gross floor area with secondary suite from 90 m² to 134.5 m²
- Property at 3904 Marshall St., zoned Rural Suburban Residential (RS1)
- Applicant: Henry Craveiro
- Public notice sent; no responses received
Regular Council
The Terrace City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 25, 2021, starting with an in-camera session on land and municipal services. The public portion includes a delegation from the Coalition for Healthy School Food and Kalum Community School Society requesting endorsement of a universal school food program, and a request from Kermodei Tourism Society for a resolution of support for a $20,000 grant application. Council will also review several committee reports, including development variance permits and financial matters, and consider new policies and bylaws.
- Delegation: Coalition for Healthy School Food and Kalum Community School Society request endorsement of a universal, cost-shared healthy school food program for K-12 students.
- Correspondence: Kermodei Tourism Society requests resolution of support for a $20,000 grant application to Northern Development Initiative Trust for a digital marketing campaign.
- Development Variance Permit No. 10-2021 for 3904 Marshall Street.
- New policy: Asset Management Policy (new) to be considered.
- Bylaw: Business Improvement Area Bylaw for 2022-2026 (Terrace Downtown Improvement Area Society).
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Personnel and Administration
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing draft 2022 operating budgets for the sewer, water, and general funds. Staff recommend moving the sewer and water budgets to public consultation, while the general fund report outlines the impact of a proposed 5.52% tax increase. No final decisions are being made at this meeting.
- Proposed 5.52% general fund tax increase for 2022, with impacts on residential and business properties
- Sewer fund budget up 1% ($8,133) with 5% increase to frontage taxes and user fees, adding $8.12/year for average resident
- Water fund budget up 0.84% ($9,529) with 4% increase to frontage taxes and user fees, adding $9.50/year for average resident
- 2023-2026 fee increases planned for sewer (4%, 3%, 3%, 1%) and water (2%, 3%, 3%, 1%)
- Public budget consultation report to be presented at November 8, 2021 Regular Council Meeting
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review the draft terms of reference for the proposed Social Issues Advocacy Committee, which would lobby other levels of government on social issues in Terrace and the Northwest. Council will provide direction on the policy and determine the committee's composition. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, with no other business.
- Review draft terms of reference for Social Issues Advocacy Committee
- Committee would include representatives from RDKS, Kitimat, Stewart, Hazelton, and several First Nations
- Committee would lobby other governments on social issues like mental health and substance use
- City's Social Development Coordinator would advise the committee
- No financial implications noted
Council
This is a special council meeting where the main action was authorizing construction of a lock-block retaining wall at the pinch point of Lanfear Drive to improve ongoing shoulder repairs. Funding comes from the previously approved budget, with up to $25,000 from the Northern Capital and Planning Grant available for sidewalk widening. The 2021 Financial Plan will be amended accordingly. The motion was carried unanimously.
- Authorized lock-block retaining wall at Lanfear Drive pinch point
- Up to $25,000 from Northern Capital and Planning Grant for sidewalk widening
- 2021 Financial Plan amended for the project
- Meeting held in person with staff via Microsoft Teams